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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,702.70, 16,149.96 and 6,397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,702.70, 16,149.96 and 6,397.74 is: 8,829.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,702.70 : 16,149.96 = 6,397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,702.70/16,149.96 = 6,397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,702.70x = 16,149.96 × 6,397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,702.70x = 103,323,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,323,245.09/11,702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,829.01

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